On July 5th, 2020, Michael Rodrigues made history by becoming the first-ever winner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Badugi bracelet. This event marked the first time that the WSOP had ever hosted a Badugi tournament.

Badugi is a four-card draw poker variant that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and requires players to make the best four-card low hand possible. The goal of the game is to have the lowest hand possible, with aces counting as low and straights and flushes not counting against the player.

Rodrigues, a professional poker player from Brazil, outlasted a field of 517 players to win the $1,500 buy-in event and take home the $124,410 first-place prize. He was also awarded the prestigious WSOP bracelet, which is considered to be one of the highest honors in poker.

The event was a huge success for Rodrigues and for the WSOP. It was the first time that the WSOP had ever hosted a Badugi tournament and it was well-received by players and fans alike. The event drew a large field and generated a lot of excitement.

Rodrigues’ victory marks an important milestone for Badugi poker and for the WSOP. It shows that the game is gaining traction and that it is becoming more popular among professional players. It also shows that the WSOP is willing to embrace new games and give players more opportunities to compete for a bracelet.

Michael Rodrigues’ victory is sure to be remembered for many years to come. He has made history by becoming the first-ever winner of the WSOP Badugi bracelet and he has shown that Badugi is a game that should be taken seriously by poker players around the world.